03 May 2019

One of the main threats for soil degradation is the decline of soil organic carbon - the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites are currently being exploited to monitor soil conditions in croplands, in turn supporting the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union.

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) is a key property for soil quality and food production, as recognised by the European Union, who considers its decline in European soils as one of the main threats for soil degradation.